Hello October, halloween and fall themed images of art activities for kids Hello October, halloween and fall themed images of art activities for kids

10 ART ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER

Explore Fall and Halloween in your classroom with these imaginative Art Activities for October!
Perfect for Grades 3-7: Upper Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Homeschoolers, and Parents.

October art activities collage of ideas for kids

Fall is a magical season of rich color and change. This October, encourage your students to celebrate the transition into fall with art and writing activities that explore Mother Nature. Experiment with abstract art projects to reflect on this season’s natural beauty. 🍂 🦔. And as Halloween draws near, what a fabulous time to get really imaginative!

This October, give your students or your own kids (and yourself!) a creative brain break from screens with these low-prep, high-interest print-and-go art activities from The Imagination Box. Art is so much more than just a fun activity—it’s a vital tool for self-expression and building community. Engaging in art can enhance our emotional well-being, improve fine motor skills, and foster focus. Let’s go!


Read on for 10 engaging ways to experiment with creativity at home or in the classroom this October – including a freebie for fall and a freebie for Halloween!

1. Fingerprint Trees

tree silhouette with fall colored fingerprint leaves

Celebrate the rich colors of fall with this low-prep creative ‘Fall Fingerprint Trees’ painting activity, suitable for all artistic abilities. Kids love to paint using their fingers, and this is a quick and easy fall art project to bring some sensory fun into the classroom.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Owen says,
Easy to prep, and all of my kiddos were able to successfully attend to this art project which is somewhat rare in my room!


2. A Ball About Fall

A soccer ball shape filled with fall-themed doodles

This delightful ‘Ball About Fall’ is an engaging way to celebrate fall and Thanksgiving. You can easily create a colorful and imaginative seasonal classroom display to be proud of. Only basic materials are needed for these print-and-go coloring pages and writing activities.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth says,
“I loved this craft for my door! Students were excited about activity! Love the differentiation for the words or pictures! Thank you!”


3. Abstract Fall Doodles

A collage of abstract fall doodle art activities. oak leaves, apples and acorns

Engage students in a creative and experimental way. Encourage the exploration of color stories, geometric shapes, abstract patterns, mark making, and doodling. Popular fall-themed shapes include acorn, oak leaf, maple leaf, apple and pumpkin.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Celeste says,
These are great arts and crafts activities! Well laid out and extremely easy to follow.
I was looking for some fall fun to add to our routine and this is perfect.


4. Magical Toadstools

Fly agaric spotted toadstool artwork with green geometric background

This is a simple, print-and-go coloring activity. Explore color and experiment with oil pastels to create this fun abstract fly agaric toadstool picture.
Choose from a selection of worksheets according to age and ability.
It is a fun October art activity to leave for a sub or to occupy early finishers.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tammy says,
Thank you so much for this resource!


5. Hibernating Hedgehogs

Kid painted hedgehog on a green painted background

This adorable fall hedgehog art project enables students of all abilities to experiment with color and mark-making. Your students will love this easy hibernating hedgehog painting activity! You can use a brush or fingertips for the spines or quills.

(awaiting reviews)


6. Pop Art Acorns (freebie)

Pop Art Acorn shape filled with brightly colored squares

Transition into fall with this engaging pop art-inspired acorn art activity. The finished abstract acorn coloring pages will make a fantastic display in your classroom. Choose from marker pens, colored pencils, watercolor paints, oil pastels or collages – or use a mix of these for a fun, multi-media experiment.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jessica says,
This was a lot of fun to do with my students. I loved that each child, no matter their ability was able to participate and had a final project to display.


7. Spooky Halloween Potions

Halloween themed jars with eyeballs, spooky label and a potion guide for spells

Grades 4-7 students will love these Halloween art activities. Invite your class to concoct their own spooky potions, create gruesome, bloodshot eyeballs, and respond to creative writing prompts to pen some really chilling spooky stories! This highly engaging activity yields outstanding results in both drawing and writing.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Danielle says,
My students loved creating their potions and I was impressed, and maybe even a little concerned, with their creativity. Highly recommend!


8. A Spooky Ball

A soccer ball template filled with halloween themes doodles

Celebrate Halloween creatively with this easy-to-use and imaginative ‘Spooky Ball’ art and writing prompt activity. The soccer ball template invites students to respond to prompts using Halloween-themed doodles. The ‘art ball’ has prompts for 16 spooky sketches. The ‘word ball’ has prompts for 16 spooky answers and ideas


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delaney says,
This was the perfect resource to wrap up our week before Halloween! The kids were taking a benchmark, and I needed something fun for them to do once they finished. I loved that the kids were engaged and that I did not have to create something from scratch. I will definitely keep using this resource!


9. Doodle Bats

A bat outline filled with colorful patterns and shapes

Grades 4-7 students love these doodle bat art activities and spooky story writing prompts. Learn about warm and cool colors, explore lines, patterns, and shapes. Create some really amusing spooky stories with a bat theme. This highly engaging activity will make a wonderful collaborative display for your October classroom.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mellissa says,
Great resource to leave with a substitute! Looks great in the hallway too!


10. Halloween Pumpkin (freebie)

Halloween pumpkin image with face and geometric shapes inside

Create a spooktacular display with this engaging free Halloween art activity. This free pumpkin coloring challenge encourages the exploration of color and shape. Bulletin board decor is also included. The aim of this multi-level challenge, is for the pumpkin shape to stand out from the background, with careful selection of color.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sylvia says,
This resource was invaluable for my students! They were able to demonstrate their knowledge independently.


  1. 🎨 Fingerprint Trees – for kids of any age or ability
  2. A Ball About Fall – making mini doodles can be less daunting
  3. 🍁 Abstract Fall – explore the shapes and patterns of nature
  4. 🍄 Magical Toodstools – fun with collage and oil pastels
  5. 🦔 Hibernating Hedgehogs – who doesn’t love hedgehogs?!
  6. 🌰 Pop Art Acorns Freebie – experiment with color and shape
  7. 🫙 Spooky Potions – kids will let their imaginations go wild!
  8. 👻 A Spooky Ball – fun doodles and hilarious writing prompts
  9. 🦇 Doodle Bats – have bat-tastic fun with warm and cool colors
  10. 🎃 Halloween Pumpkins Freebie – make a collaborative display

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Diane Pagan, Founder, The Imagination Box

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